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NewsNBC Los Angeles (KNBC) – LocalJuly 1, 2026United States

Missing Hayward Baby Found Safe in West Los Angeles

A missing infant and his mother were located safely in West Los Angeles following an Amber Alert issued across several California counties. The child had been reported missing after not being returned to his father per a court-ordered custody agreement.

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Why It Matters

The resolution of this concludes a multi-county search for a child involved in a custody dispute, ending the active police search for the individuals and the vehicle involved.

Key Facts

  • The missing baby and his mother were found safe in a West Los Angeles parking lot on Wednesday.
  • The child was reported missing after failing to be returned to his father as required by a court-ordered custody agreement.
  • The abduction was believed to have occurred around 1 a.m. on Sunday in Alameda County.
  • An Amber Alert was issued covering Alameda, San Joaquin, Kern, and Los Angeles counties.
  • The mother and child were located in a white 2016 Mazda CX-5.
  • The mother is currently speaking with law enforcement officers.

Who's Mentioned

organizationHayward Police“The department investigating the abduction and coordinating the child's return.”locationAlameda County“The location where the child was initially reported missing.”other2016“The model year of the vehicle involved.”locationWest Los Angeles“The location where the mother and child were found.”organizationCalifornia Highway Patrol (CHP)“The agency that confirmed the safety of the child and mother.”other42“The age of the mother.”